French Toast Casserole
A warm and comforting French Toast Casserole that’s perfect for family breakfasts or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (such as challah or brioche)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the loaf of bread into delightful cubes and place them into the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down gently.
- Cover the dish with foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake covered for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy warm servings drizzled with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, let the casserole sit overnight. Use day-old bread for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg